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R373 HDE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,479 mi
Last recorded157,479 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 HDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 157,479 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear exhaust joint corroded and starting to leak

steering box damp

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 147,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front body mount loose

offside front wheel bearing play

Fail 21 Feb 2014 147,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front body mount loose

offside front wheel bearing play

Fail 17 Sep 2013 143,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 143,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 131,175 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 125,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 125,869 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 120,161 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 120,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 111,434 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 102,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one of two indicators on nearside rear not working

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,474 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 93,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R373 HDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R373 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R373 HDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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